AVG / Xbox Live Connection

Found 8th Oct 2009Found 8th Oct 2009

hi, i recently changed my antivirus to AVG 9.0 Internet security and tried using xbox live this morning and noticed that it would not connect, but when i disable the firewall on avg, Xbox live works like a charm...

anyone experianced something like this?does anyone know how to get around this?

Does your xbox connect to the internet via your PC?If so, then you will need to allow the xbox live ports though your firewall software.

Original Poster8th Oct 2009

Babbabooey;6514501

Does your xbox connect to the internet via your PC?If so, then you will … Does your xbox connect to the internet via your PC?If so, then you will need to allow the xbox live ports though your firewall software.

sorry, forgot to mention that, yes it does connect to internet via pc...do you know how i could do that?

8th Oct 2009

Forward ports; 53, 80, 88 and 3074 (both UDP & TCP) in your firewall for whatever IP address you have assigned your 360 & if the firewall has a list of blocked apps - make sure the 360/xbox live isn't listed on there.

To allow the connection between XBOX and computer with AVG Firewall, please proceed as follows:

1. Open AVG -> menu Tools -> Firewall settings.2. Open section Profiles -> your profile -> Applications.3. Click Add button -> “…” button next to the Path.4. Browse to:c:Program FilesWindows Media Playerwmpnetwk.exe5. Make sure that Application action is set to Allow for all and click Apply.6. In the left tree, please switch to application Various system services.7. In the Application detail rules click on Add button and then click Move up button until the new entry (represented by a number, e.g. 12) is on the first place in the list.8. Set Detail action to Allow for all.9. In Defined services click on Add service.10. Fill in the service name (e.g. XBOX) and click Add button.11. Fill in the following settings of the rule:

* Protocol: TCP* Direction: Both ways* Local ports: 2869* Remote ports: *12. Click OK to store the newly created rule and also the service.13. In the list of Defined services, please scroll down to the created XBOX service and tick it.14. Click OK to store the whole AVG Firewall configuration and test the connection.

Original Poster8th Oct 2009

Babbabooey;6514886

How to allow XBOX connection on Windows XPTo allow the connection between … How to allow XBOX connection on Windows XPTo allow the connection between XBOX and computer with AVG Firewall, please proceed as follows:1. Open AVG -> menu Tools -> Firewall settings.2. Open section Profiles -> your profile -> Applications.3. Click Add button -> “…” button next to the Path.4. Browse to:c:Program FilesWindows Media Playerwmpnetwk.exe5. Make sure that Application action is set to Allow for all and click Apply.6. In the left tree, please switch to application Various system services.7. In the Application detail rules click on Add button and then click Move up button until the new entry (represented by a number, e.g. 12) is on the first place in the list.8. Set Detail action to Allow for all.9. In Defined services click on Add service.10. Fill in the service name (e.g. XBOX) and click Add button.11. Fill in the following settings of the rule:* Protocol: TCP* Direction: Both ways* Local ports: 2869* Remote ports: *12. Click OK to store the newly created rule and also the service.13. In the list of Defined services, please scroll down to the created XBOX service and tick it.14. Click OK to store the whole AVG Firewall configuration and test the connection.

cheers i'll try that now :thumbsup:

Original Poster8th Oct 2009

Babbabooey;6514886

How to allow XBOX connection on Windows XPTo allow the connection between … How to allow XBOX connection on Windows XPTo allow the connection between XBOX and computer with AVG Firewall, please proceed as follows:1. Open AVG -> menu Tools -> Firewall settings.2. Open section Profiles -> your profile -> Applications.3. Click Add button -> “…” button next to the Path.4. Browse to:c:Program FilesWindows Media Playerwmpnetwk.exe5. Make sure that Application action is set to Allow for all and click Apply.6. In the left tree, please switch to application Various system services.7. In the Application detail rules click on Add button and then click Move up button until the new entry (represented by a number, e.g. 12) is on the first place in the list.8. Set Detail action to Allow for all.9. In Defined services click on Add service.10. Fill in the service name (e.g. XBOX) and click Add button.11. Fill in the following settings of the rule:* Protocol: TCP* Direction: Both ways* Local ports: 2869* Remote ports: *12. Click OK to store the newly created rule and also the service.13. In the list of Defined services, please scroll down to the created XBOX service and tick it.14. Click OK to store the whole AVG Firewall configuration and test the connection.

getting confused with the part in bold...is this a AVG 9.0 internet security guide? it seems to be different..

8th Oct 2009

Remove AVG firewall, no point of it. A updated windows firewall works fine. Only thing you need is a antivirus as Microsoft are not allowed to bundle one with a operating system..

Original Poster8th Oct 2009

Chiptivo;6515062

Remove AVG firewall, no point of it. A updated windows firewall works … Remove AVG firewall, no point of it. A updated windows firewall works fine. Only thing you need is a antivirus as Microsoft are not allowed to bundle one with a operating system..

getting confused with the part in bold...is this a AVG 9.0 internet … getting confused with the part in bold...is this a AVG 9.0 internet security guide? it seems to be different..

No, I think it's for version 8, but it was all I could find.As above though, I'd remove it and use the Windows firewall which is absolutely fine.

8th Oct 2009

make sure you haven't got both firewalls on..

8th Oct 2009

nothing wrong with windows firewall. used since vista came out and never had a problem

Original Poster8th Oct 2009

think i just had a lucky escape lol...i install a free firewall and that completly blocked everything off, including the internet...just about uninstalled and and got the internet working...

looks like i'm gonna have to have

Antivirus - AVGFirewall - Windows Firewall

and then use 3rd party malware and spyware programs

PS - tested AVG with Windows Firewall and i can connect to xbox live perfectly... thank you

8th Oct 2009

killabyte;6515991

think i just had a lucky escape lol...i install a free firewall and that … think i just had a lucky escape lol...i install a free firewall and that completly blocked everything off, including the internet...just about uninstalled and and got the internet working...looks like i'm gonna have to haveAntivirus - AVGFirewall - Windows Firewalland then use 3rd party malware and spyware programsPS - tested AVG with Windows Firewall and i can connect to xbox live perfectly... thank you

To be honest, I would not bother with malware or spyware programs, AVG antivirus will spot them, and a up to date browser will sort out most spy sites and warn you....

Just make sure you are up to date with Windows Update, let it update when it wants, Normally the first Tuesday in the month unless MS has high alerts.That and AVG antivirus will be fine IMO.

8th Oct 2009

Chiptivo;6516161

To be honest, I would not bother with malware or spyware programs, AVG … To be honest, I would not bother with malware or spyware programs, AVG antivirus will spot them, and a up to date browser will sort out most spy sites and warn you....Just make sure you are up to date with Windows Update, let it update when it wants, Normally the [SIZE="3"]first [/SIZE]Tuesday in the month unless MS has high alerts.That and AVG antivirus will be fine IMO.

*second* :thumbsup:

8th Oct 2009

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Babbabooey;6516351

*second* :thumbsup:

Ok. lol

I thought it was the first or last, so took a punt at first. Second it is then.. :thumbsup: